ASSOCIATE AUTOMATION TECHNICIAN (2ND SHIFT) - Military Veterans

Overview
About BerryHarnessing the strength in our diversity and industry-leading talent of 40,000+ employees across more than 250 global locations, we develop, design, and manufacture innovative products with an eye toward the circular economy. At Berry Global, we believe in the extraordinary power of people and their unique talents, experiences, and perspectives that help shape a shared future of innovation, inspiration, and influence. Every employee at Berry Global has the opportunity to make their mark on our company and the world around us. Together, we champion a people-first culture that cultivates individual growth, diversity, and collaboration, unleashing our collective strengths to forge a path to greater success for our company, people, and planet. Are you ready to Make Your Mark at Berry? For more information, visit our website, or connect with us on LinkedIn or X.

$1500 sign on bonus after 90 days for new hires
Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND AUTHORITY:

• Other duties may be assigned.
• Perform a daily walk though giving attention to part containment on set ups, condition of equipment, and clear walkways in automation areas.
• Check email daily
• Check molding grid daily for mold change schedule.
• Check JDE system daily for scheduled PM's.
• Pit-stop equipment according to Molding Pit Stop schedule.
• Perform preventative maintenance duties on all equipment.
• Mold change set-up and part containment.
• Bailer trouble shooting and repair.
• Size change equipment.
• Repair offline and online Automation equipment including Robots.
• Responsible for maintaining, installing, and or fabricating all guards and safety devices on automated equipment.
• Maintain high level of housekeeping in and around work area.
• Perform job requirements in safe and professional manner.
• Perform any other duties as established by the Automation supervisor and or Technical manager.
• Understands Importance of Food Safety, ISO and Plant Safety Policies.
• Trained, acknowledge, and follow all Berry Safety Absolutes.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Self- starter with eagerness to learn and take initiative
• Show the ability to learn robotics and automation systems.
• Show the ability to learn how to read and understand wiring diagrams.
• Show the ability to learn how to troubleshoot pneumatics, AC or DC circuits and motors.
• Have the ability to perform basic mechanical trouble shooting and repair.
• Have the ability to use tools needed for fabrication of aluminum, steel, and Lexan.
• Have the ability to properly use and read rulers, micrometers and other measuring instruments.
• Have the ability to weld using stick, MIG and TIG processes.
• Have the ability to use oxyacetylene torch.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND OR EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Trade School, Technical, Mechanical certificate or degree is a plus

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

MATHEMATICAL AND TECHNOLOGY SKILLS:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide using whole numbers and decimals.
• Basic computer skills including email, word processing, simple spreadsheets, and use of electronic forms.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several variables.
• Ability to comprehend and retain knowledge presented during the training process.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms, speak and listen. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, and smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; and outside weather conditions.

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